You shop. We give. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Place an order

Any time you complete a purchase on AbeBooks during the month of October we can make a donation on your behalf at no extra cost to you.

2. Select a charity

We've partnered with three amazing charities. After checkout, just tell us which one you'd like us to direct our donation to.

3. AbeBooks donates

At no extra cost to you, we'll donate 0.5% of your order total to the charity you selected. There's no such thing as a maximum donation, so the more you buy, the more we give.

Meet the AbeGives Charities

Worldreader champions digital reading in underserved communities to create a world where everyone can be a reader, empowering over 500,000 children and families in 50 countries to read from its free digital library every month.

Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization on a mission to improve the health and lives
of people affected by poverty or emergencies by mobilizing and providing essential medical resources.
AbeBooks will direct Direct Relief donations to initiatives in the United States and Latin America.

Women on Wings provides business consultancy to Indian social entrepreneurs that create
employment for women in rural India. The donation we make here will be used to support
tech start-ups in India who provide the majority of their employment to women.

The more the merrier. Tell your friends about AbeGives.

About AbeGives

Since 1996, AbeBooks has been passionately involved in charitable activities within our local communities.
Giving back is an integral part of our company culture, and we're excited to share our passion with our global community through the launch of AbeGives.

AbeGives is a month-long giving campaign that supports three causes that closely align with our company values: literacy for all, global relief, and women's rights.

Throughout the month of October, customers can ask AbeBooks to donate 0.5% of their order total, at no extra cost to them, to Worldreader, Direct Relief, or Women on Wings. There's no such thing as a maximum donation, so the more our customers buy, the more Abe gives.

What charities can I ask AbeBooks donate to?

Why has AbeBooks chosen Worldreader as a charity partner?

AbeBooks believes that everyone should have the opportunity to read, and Worldreader has a mission to make that happen.

What Worldreader program will AbeBooks donate to, and what's the potential impact?

AbeBooks' donations to Worldreader will sponsor e-reading programs at four public schools in Tema, Ghana. This e-reading program will include weekly books clubs, daily reading clinics, and reading camps for Ghanian students to increase reading speed, comprehension, and enjoyment.

Why has AbeBooks chosen Direct Relief as a charity partner?

We believe that all lives have equal value and every person deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and productive life. Direct Relief is dedicated to providing health and medical resources to those in need.

What Direct Relief program will AbeBooks donate to, and what's the potential impact?

AbeBooks' donations to Direct Relief will support access to required medicines in disaster situations in the United States and Latin America.

Why has AbeBooks chosen Women on Wings as a charity partner?

We believe in diversity and inclusion in society and at work. Women on Wings supports diversity and inclusion with their mission to create one million jobs for women in rural India.

What Women on Wings program will AbeBooks donate to, and what's the potential impact?

AbeBooks' donations to Women on Wings will sponsor a four-month mentorship program for a tech startup.

Why did AbeBooks launch AbeGives?

We launched AbeGives to support three causes that are very important to us: literacy for all, global relief, and women's rights.

Why not just donate to the charities? Why involve me?

Giving back is an integral part of our company culture, and we want to share that passion with our customers while raising awareness about important issues.

Can I participate from my mobile device?

Yes. Donations are triggered at checkout, so you can participate in AbeGives from whichever device you place your AbeBooks order from.

I want to make my own donation - can I do that through AbeBooks?

No. At this time, we can only donate 0.5% of your order total to our charity partners. We cannot process any additional donations. We encourage you to visit our partner websites if you wish to make an additional donation.

I just cancelled my order, will this cancel the donation as well?

Yes. Any return, cancellation, or unfulfilled order will cancel the associated donation amount.

How long will AbeGives be available on AbeBooks?

From 12:01am October 1 2017 to 11:59pm October 31 2017, Pacific Standard Time.

Will AbeGives be a permanent AbeBooks feature?

AbeGives is currently a seasonal campaign, however, we are investigating the possibility of a permanent option.

Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AbeBooks?

Donations are made by AbeBooks and are not tax deductible by you.

How can I provide a suggestion or ask additional questions about AbeGives?

We'd love to hear from you. Please contact Customer Support with any feedback, suggestions, or questions.